That have the same end of this week with the first event of the season in 2011, world Rallye WTCC, World Touring car will inaugurate the era of engine 1.6 Turbo. But the introduction of the world unique engine don't like everyone. One of the first who criticised has been the two-time champion Yvan Muller.
Chevrolet was the first to track the new engine and is the test has been done with it. In spite of the reduction of engine, the turbo allows new engines to overcome potential to its predecessors. 315 CV of the new 1.6 Turbo by 290 old atmospheric 2.0 CV. The BMW engine data who will set up the Roal BMW.
After testing the French issued its first judgment on the engine and is not favourable. Muller complains about the high price of it, something that recognizes that it is counterproductive in a Championship that is not its best moments. Also shows critic on the problems they are having to find the map for the engine, not to mention greater torque at low rpm does have to take care with MIME tyres.
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